The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-15

The greatest excitement prevailed during
the balloting, and the result of each count
was hailed with wild cheering inside and
outside the hall
CLOSED BALLOTS
The vote was taken by closed ballot and
all outsiders were rigidly excluded. AT the
rDnclusion of the third ballot the caucus
adjourned amid great excitement, the friends
of both leading candidates claiming victory,
while the advocates for a third man are jubi-
liant and look for the nomination of a dark
horse tomorrow night. The general impress
sion is that Gov. Bloxham will gain steadily
now that he is ahead, and Tallahassee eXults
pyer his bright prospects. The equal strength
pf Cows. Perry and Bloxham encourages
wild talk as to possible third men, and many
snre guessed At
THE FIRST VOTING A SURPRISE.
The vote for Senator in the Democratic
caucus Tuesday night was quite "A surprise
10 nearly everybody. It was expected that
G4)v. Bloxham and Gov. Perry would he
about equal in strength, but no one seems to
have expected so many votes for third
tnan The resolution TO vote by ballot
avoided all publicity even among most init
Innate friends and it is impossible TO know
who voted for the different men.
Among those mentioned as possible selec-
tions should Gov. Bloxham and Gov. Perry
Fboth fail are Hon. Samuel Pasco, of Jetfer
FNnl, OtIl. btSSc a. It LlitNs w LO INV HAS LLlt
place under appointment from Gov. Perry;
Col John A. Henderson, of Leon; State
hSenator s. R. Mallory, of Pensacola, and
congressman Davidson, of Quincy.
LEGISLATION NEGLECTED.
The election of a Senator has so much oc-
s,lIpied the time and attention of the mem
beers that little or no important legislation
has been attempted The matter OF State
l1rintng is much talked of and it is quite
hot Low will no ar1aptaH rriyr no
printing to the lowest responsible bidder,
and if a State printer is elected it will be
the man with the lowest bid. There are
only two or three offices in the State that
could possibly do the printing of the State
and one of these will probably have it,
either directly or indirectly through
another.
Railroad men are here in large numbers
and the committees charged with all rail
road legislation are eagerly sought after
md all manner of suggestions and PROPOSE
lions relative 10 the proper nature of rail
road bills are made by those most nearly
INTERESTED in the several roads, as well as by
those who represent the shipping public and
property owners along the line of the roads.
"a commission bill is almost sure to be en-
acted but the nature of its provisions
tsannot well be anticipated at this juncture.
THE sENATE's PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
To-day Senator John W Wbidden, of
aMAnatee county, was UNANIMOUSLY elected
president pro tenn. of the Senate.
President MabTy appointed committees To
visit the State Asylum at Chattahoochee,
and the convict camp at Live Oak.
Bills making conviction of infamous crime
ground for divorce, and also compelling rail
roads to fence their tracks, We're considered
on second reading, and, after being freely
discussed, were advanced on the calendar.
The Senate accepted the invitation of the
House to attend the religious services in the
s.Assembly hall, where Rev. Culpepper preach
ed to a large crowd of ladies, citizens and
members.
4 After the services the Senate resumed its
routine duties and worked till O'Clock.
Senator Wall introduced a bill extending
! <he corporate limits of Tampa.
8 Mr.. Stevens introduced a bill to make
payment Oh the capitation tax prerequisite
to voting.
In the absence of Speaker Pasco the House
was called to order by Chief Clerk Reynolds
Mr.. Hicks, of Franklin, was then unani-
nously chosen Speaker pro tenn. of the. House
and business proceeded until II o'clock
when, by invitation, religious services were
opened in the hall
The afternoon session was short, and the
time was spent III talking over the election
of e Senator.
49,. MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
4. II PALATKA, FLA, April 14.-The Negro
Xllrderer, Henry Wiggans, was convicted
81 2 O'Clock this morning of murder in the
rst degree without recommendation tC
10 will no car+auna1 70 ,,,.pcx.-